Spring Industrial Hygiene Assessments to Improve Workplace Safety in California

Proactive seasonal evaluations supported by LA Testing help employers identify hazards, protect workers, and support regulatory compliance.

Huntington Beach, California, March 13, 2026 Spring industrial hygiene assessments can play a critical role in improving workplace safety and maintaining regulatory compliance for employers across California. Seasonal changes can significantly impact indoor environments and occupational exposures. Warmer temperatures, increased ventilation use, maintenance activities, and higher production demands can all introduce or exacerbate workplace hazards such as mold growth, chemical exposures, poor indoor air quality, and elevated.......[Read More] [All News]

Protecting California Workers from Hexavalent Chromium and Other Hazardous Materials

LA Testing supports safer workplaces through industrial hygiene and environmental testing solutions, and access to personal protective equipment.

Huntington Beach, California, March 11, 2026 Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is a toxic form of chromium identified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a significant occupational hazard. Primarily man-made, hexavalent chromium compounds are widely used across industries, including metal fabrication, manufacturing, and coatings. According to OSHA, chromium metal is added to alloys and stainless steels to enhance strength and corrosion resistance. One of the most common sources of worker exposure occurs.......[Read More] [All News]

Post-Rain Mold Risks Rise Across California, Experts Warn

LA Testing urges property owners and facility managers to inspect and test indoor environments before mold growth spreads and becomes costly.

Huntington Beach, California, March 9, 2026 As California transitions from winter into spring, environmental health experts are warning property owners statewide about an increased risk of mold growth following seasonal rain and prolonged moisture exposure. LA Testing, an environmental, indoor air quality (IAQ), and industrial hygiene laboratory serving clients throughout California, reports that post-rain conditions can create ideal environments for mold to develop in homes, commercial buildings, schools, and industrial.......[Read More] [All News]

EPA Enforcement Action in Southern California Highlights Critical Need for Hazardous Waste Testing Compliance

LA Testing provides environmental and hazardous waste testing to help companies analyze liquid, air, soil, and material samples for regulatory compliance and environmental protection.

Huntington Beach, California, March 2, 2026 The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a Southern California manufacturing facility was fined more than $300,000 for violations of hazardous waste regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This included improper waste identification, inadequate storage tank controls, and failure to perform required inspections. The case serves as a sharp reminder that companies which generate, treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste.......[Read More] [All News]

CDPH Issues Warning Over Recalled Eggs Due to Salmonella Concerns

LA Testing provides food safety testing solutions to detect microbial pathogens, reduce exposure risks, prevent recalls, and trace contamination sources during outbreaks.

Huntington Beach, California, February 24, 2026 Following a recent California egg recall involving locally produced in-shell eggs linked to a Salmonella outbreak, LA Testing is emphasizing the vital role of proactive laboratory testing in protecting consumers and strengthening food safety systems across the supply chain.   In December, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) warned consumers not to eat, sell, or serve recalled eggs associated with at least 63 confirmed Salmonella infections and 13 hospitalizations........[Read More] [All News]

EPA Orders LADWP to Inspect 100 Drinking Water Reservoirs and Tanks

LA Testing offers water, surface, and other environmental testing services and sampling supplies to help detect and reduce exposure to microbial, chemical, and radiological contaminants.

Huntington Beach, California, February 19, 2026 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently ordered the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to inspect nearly 100 drinking water reservoirs and storage tanks, and to clean more than 50 of them, to reduce contamination risks for approximately 3.8 million residents.   Issued on December 11, 2025, the EPA action highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities in large water systems that, if unaddressed, could increase the risk of contamination and public.......[Read More] [All News]

California Homeowners Warned of Hidden Renovation Hazards as DIY Projects Surge

LA Testing urges safety precautions as lead, asbestos, mold, and other risks rise in older homes.

Huntington Beach, California, February 17, 2026 As DIY home renovation projects surge in California this year, LA Testing, a leading environmental and industrial hygiene laboratory, is warning homeowners about hidden health hazards lurking in older buildings. Lead, asbestos, and mold can become airborne and pose serious health risks during demolition or repair work. “At the beginning of each year, we see a spike in renovation activity,” said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager at LA Testing’s Huntington Beach.......[Read More] [All News]

Protecting California Workers from Respirable Crystalline Silica to Prevent New Cases of Silicosis

LA Testing provides industrial hygiene and material testing services to identify crystalline silica and other respirable hazards, helping safeguard workers and support regulatory compliance.

Huntington Beach, California, February 11, 2026 The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) describes silicosis as a spectrum of lung diseases caused by inhaling free crystalline silica. Silicosis is incurable and can lead to severe disability and death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines crystalline silica as a common mineral found in materials such as sand, stone, concrete, and mortar. It is also used in products including glass, pottery, ceramics, bricks, and artificial stone........[Read More] [All News]